Tag: U.S
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Buildroid AI Launches U.S. Simulation-First Robotics
Buildroid AI, a U.S.-based robotics and artificial intelligence startup transforming how buildings are constructed, today announces its formal entry into the U.S. market from stealth. Following successful pilot deployments in the United Arab Emirates, Buildroid brings a validated, simulation-first construction platform that uses NVIDIA Omniverse-based Digital Twin modeling to evaluate robotic workflows on future job…
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QBE: Labor Gaps, Higher Costs Shape 2025 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook
QBE North America has released its 2026 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook, developed with Control Risks, outlining key pressures and opportunities for the industry. The report, which is based off of 2025 reports, says commercial construction faces continued labor shortages, driven by an aging workforce and immigration limits, even as overall employment remains high. Material costs…
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Pearl Releases First Performance Profile of U.S. Homes
Pearl today announced completion of the Pearl Home Performance Registry™, the first comprehensive performance database of America’s single-family housing stock. Every one of the nation’s 92 million single-family homes has been modeled and assigned a Pearl SCORE™ — a 1 to 1,000 rating that quantifies how well each home performs across five universal factors of…
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U.S. Construction Backlog Slips in October as Contractor Outlook Weakens
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, based on a member survey. The figure is down slightly from September and the same as that in October 2024. Backlog held steady or increased across the three major industries tracked in the survey. However, contractors that do not…
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ADP: Construction Employment Grows Faster Than U.S. Average, Skilled Trades See Younger Workforce
Construction employment has grown by 13% since January 2020, more than double the 6% growth seen across all U.S. jobs, according to ADP Research’s latest Today at Work 2025 report. The study, which tracks trends in demand, pay and demographics for the skilled building trades, also shows notable changes in wages and workforce composition. Despite…
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Palfinger Launches Financial Services Program for U.S. Equipment Buyers
Palfinger has launched Palfinger Financial Services, a new program that provides financing options for businesses purchasing its cranes, hooklifts and truck-mounted equipment in the United States. The program offers a streamlined online application process, with credit decisions available in one to two hours and funding typically within 24 to 48 hours. Businesses can bundle installation…
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Top U.S. Cities for Gen Z Living in 2025 and Beyond
According to a recent Corebridge Financial survey, nearly 80% of Gen Zers — those now between 13 and 28 years old — say they are already serious about their financial planning. While they may have inherited the title of “most-criticized generation” from Millennials, Gen Zers are proving themselves to be financially astute, community-oriented and cost-conscious.…
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FGIA Panel: Sustainability Endures Despite U.S. Policy Shifts
Three panelists addressed the topic of sustainability at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Those participating in the October 8, discussion, “Why Sustainability Matters Today: How Sustainability is Driving Codes, Clients and Competitiveness,” included Paul Bush (Vitro Architectural Glass), Chris Giovannielli (Kawneer Company) and Michelle Foster (Home Innovation Research Labs).…
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ITW Food Equipment Names New VP of U.S. Dealer Sales
ITW Food Equipment Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Peden as its new VP of U.S. FEG Dealer Sales Organization. In his new position, Peden will lead the ITW FEG dealer sales team in generating organic growth by providing exceptional dealer support and strengthening partner relationships, as well as maintaining a critical…
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Good News for Local Drivers: U.S. 35 Upgrades Reach Half-Way Mark in LaPorte, Indiana
LaPorte, IN – With the leaves falling from the trees and sleet and snow just around the corner, LaPorte area residents can breathe a small sigh of relief today. That’s because LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody and construction company F.H. Paschen declared the half-way point on the U.S. 35 Pavement Replacement and Outfall Utilities Project that…